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Govt directs refineries to divert feedstock to petrochemical units; move to ease industry shortages

The government has asked oil refineries to divert part of the feedstock used for cooking gas (LPG) towards petrochemical units, as industries grapple with acute raw material shortages triggered by supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on April 1 directed refiners to allocate a portion…

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‘Will cut off legs’: Iran warns aggressors; Russia’s Chechen units ready if US launches ground war

Iran has issued a warning to any force attempting to invade its territory, declaring that its armed forces will “cut off the legs” of aggressors. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), told state media Press TV on Tuesday that Iran is ready to respond decisively to…

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Painting, fabrication units in Ranchi hit by rising costs, LPG supply disruption | Ranchi News

Ranchi: The ripple effects of the West Asia conflict are now being felt in city markets, with small-scale painting and fabrication units in hubs like Karbala Chowk, Kokar, Hinoo and Main Road hit by rising input costs, LPG shortage and slowdown in operations.The impact is being felt most in almirah-making units and vehicle painting workshops,…

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Def council clears Rs 2.4L cr proposals for procurement of more S-400 units, transport aircraft, desi Bofors | India News

NEW DELHI: In a major push for defence acquisition, the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council on Friday granted approvals to various proposals worth around Rs 2.38 lakh crore, including for additional units of the Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system and 155mm Dhanush — howitzer — gun systems.“The decisions taken in the Defence Acquisition Council…

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Army puts to test its new ‘Shaurya’ drone squadron for tank units | India News

NEW DELHI: Learning from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is equipping its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units known as ‘Shaurya Squadrons’. These units are being integrated into tank formations to support surveillance, precision strikes, electronic warfare and logistics, adding drone capabilities directly to armoured operations.Just a few days ago, the Army tested a Shaurya…

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Oscars 2026 security: Rooftop snipers, AI surveillance and anti-drone units protect the Dolby Theatre – Reports |

Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Executive producer Raj Kapoor emphasized a collaborative effort with law enforcement to ensure everyone feels protected and welcome, highlighting meticulous planning for the event’s smooth operation. While award…

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Flagging dangers of social media, SC to hear Centre plea on fact-check units | India News

NEW DELHI: SC Tuesday agreed to test correctness of a Bombay HC judgment striking down amendments to Information and Technology Rules that allowed Centre to set up fact-check units to flag fake social media content that would make it obligatory for intermediaries to take down the content or lose ‘safe harbour’ protection. Solicitor general Tushar…

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8th Pay Commission: Why employee unions want family units raised to 5 and what it means for fitment factor

A proposal to increase the number of family units considered in salary calculations from three to five could significantly boost pay revisions under the 8th Pay Commission, according to central government employee organisations. They argue that if the government accepts the demand, the fitment factor used to revise basic salaries could cross 3, potentially leading…

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Sagar Cements partners Sow & Reap for biochar & gasification units at cement plants

HYDERABAD: Climate-tech company Sow & Reap Chara Pvt Ltd and Sagar Cements Limited have signed a 10-year offtake agreement to deploy integrated biochar and gasification units at Sagar Cements’ Mattampally plant in Telangana, aiming to decarbonise the energy-intensive calcination stage of cement manufacturing and support the company’s net-zero emissions reduction target by 2030.Under the project,…

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